Here’s Where U.S. Forces Are Deployed in the Middle East
Oct 2, 2024 · As of September, about 2,500 troops were in Iraq, many of whom served as a defense against attacks by a resurgent Islamic State, and 900 in neighboring Syria. Qatar, …
List of the United States military installations in Iraq
Control of many U.S.-operated bases was transferred to the Iraqi government during the 2020–2021 U.S. troop withdrawal. At the request of the Iraqi government in January 2024, [3] …
U.S. Forces in the Middle East: Mapping the Military Presence
3 days ago · U.S. troop levels in any region can fluctuate greatly depending on the security environment, national defense priorities, and various other factors. During major operations, …
Mapping US troops and military bases in the Middle East
Jun 12, 2025 · The US’s first deployment of soldiers in the Middle East was in July 1958 when combat troops were sent to Beirut during the Lebanon Crisis. At its height there were almost …
Why U.S. forces remain in Iraq 20 years after ‘shock and awe’
Mar 15, 2023 · The much-stated reason for the continued U.S. troop presence is to help Iraq battle the remnants of the Islamic State insurgency and prevent any resurgence. But a key …
US troops to stay in Iraq as anti-ISIS forces shift within the country
Sep 27, 2024 · WASHINGTON — U.S. troops will remain in Iraq as the two countries agree to a two-phased transition of the American-led mission to defeat the Islamic State, U.S. officials …
US troops will leave some longstanding bases in Iraq under deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. announced an agreement with the Iraqi government Friday to wrap up the military mission in Iraq of an American-led coalition fighting the Islamic State …
Wrapping Up Mission, US Troops Will Leave Some ... - Military.com
Sep 27, 2024 · U.S. officials who briefed reporters Friday said the agreement will bring about a two-phase transition in the troops assigned to Iraq that began this month. In the first phase, …
US Troops in Middle East: What Are They Doing and Where? - Voice of America
Feb 3, 2024 · The U.S. has operated bases around the Middle East for decades. At its peak, there were more than 100,000 U.S. troops in Afghanistan in 2011 and over 160,000 personnel in …
More than 4,500 US troops spending Christmas in Iraq and Syria
Dec 23, 2024 · U.S. military officials had long claimed that 900 American troops were deployed to Syria and another 2,500 were in Iraq as part of the U.S.-led mission to defeat the Islamic State …
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